Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into BOWEN UNIVERSITY degree programmes for the 2016/2017 academic session.

ELIGIBILITY
(i) UTME
(a) All applicants are required to sit for the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

(b) Applicants are to complete on-line application by visiting Bowen University website at www.bowenuniversty-edu.org or obtain a form at any of the stipulated sales centres nationwide.

(c) All applicants are required to have credits at SSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or approved equivalent in at least 5 subjects which must include English Language and four other subjects as may be specified by each Faculty.

(d) The five Credits should be obtained in not more than two sittings.

(e) For Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)and Nursing Science(B.Nsc) programmes,the five Credits must be obtained at one sitting.

(f) Candidates awaiting results may apply.

(g) All applicants will be required to go through Bowen University’s Screening Exercise.

(h) Interested candidates who have applied to JAMB for admission and wish to change their first choice to Bowen University are required to:

1. apply for change of institution through JAMB by clicking here

2. obtain the BOWEN UNIVERSITY admission Online Application form
3. participate in the Bowen Post UTME screening exercise.

(ii) DIRECT ENTRY

All applicants for direct entry must satisfy any one of the following:

(a) NCE, ND and approved equivalents with at least Upper Credit in relevant fields.
(b) At least two Advanced Level passes at acceptable grade level .
(c) The Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB),Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board(JUPEB)p; levels.
(d) In addition to the NCE/ND/IJMB or two Advanced Level papers specified by each Faculty or programme, candidates must also satisfy Ordinary Level requirements.
(e) HND Holders may be admitted into 200 or 300 Level depending on the regulation guiding admission into each department/programme

All direct entry candidates are required to apply through JAMB.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES AND REQUIREMENTS
(B) COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

1. Degree Programme Options

B.Sc. Anatomy (4 - Year Programme)
B.NSc. Nursing Science (5 or 4 Year Programme)
B.PT. Physiotherapy (5 or 4 Year Programme)
B.Sc. Physiology (4 - Year Programme)
Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) (5 or 6 - Year Programme)

2. Admission Requirements:
(i) O’ Level Subjects

(a) Candidates must possess five O' Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, obtained at one sitting.
(b) For MBBS programme, the five (5) O’level credits must be obtained at one sitting.

(ii) UTME Subjects

English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics

(iii) Direct Entry

(a) B. Sc. Second Class Upper Division in a related discipline
(b) Advanced level GCE/Cambridge/IJMB/JUPEB at an acceptable grade level
(c) For Nursing Science,candidates with RN/SRN plus five (5) O'Level credits to English Language Mathematics can apply.
(d) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 2(i) above.

(C) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE (4 or 5 Year Programme)

1. Degree Programmes

(a) B. Agric.

(i) Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
(ii) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
(iii)Animal Science and Fisheries Management
(iv)Crop Production and Soil Management

(b) B. Forestry and Environmental Technology
(c) B.Sc. Food Science and Technology

(d) B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics(4 or 3 Year Programme)
(e) B.Fisheries and Aquaculture
(f) B.Sc Environmental Technology and Management (4 or 5 Year Programme)
2. Admission Requirements

(i) O’ Level Subjects

Candidates must possess five O' Level credits to include: English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science/Fisheries/Animal Husbandry,Chemistry and one of Physics, Geography,Economics and Food and Nutrition.

For Food Science and Technology and Nutrition and Dietetics,candidates must posses O'Level credits to include Mathematics,English,Biology,Chemistry and Physics.

(ii) Direct Entry

(a) NCE/ND or approved equivalent in relevant programmes.

(b) At least two Advanced Level passes to include Chemistry and any one of the following:
Biology/Botany, Zoology/Agricultural Science, Economics, Physics and Geography.
(c) IJMB /JUPEB at acceptable grade levels in relevant subjects.
(d) HND Holders from recognized Polytechnic with a minimum of Upper Credit.
(e) For Nutrition and Dietetics,candidates must posses:NCE/ND or approved equivalent in Food and Nutrition or National Diploma in Agriculture Or Nigerian Registered Nurse or approved equivalent in relevant fields
(f) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 2(i) above.

(D) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES (3 or 4 Year Programme)kk

General Entry Requirements
(i) All applicants are required to have credits in at least five O`Level (5) subjects at SSCE, GCE, NECO or approved equivalent.
(ii) The five (5) credits must include English language and other specific departmental requirements.
(ii) The five credits must be obtained at not more than two sittings.
(ii) Candidates awaiting results may also apply.

(1) Department of English
(i) Degree Programme
B.A.English
(ii) Admission Requirements
(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Literature-in-English plus at least one Arts subject and two other subjects.
(b) Direct entry
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes or equivalent in Literature and one other Arts subject.
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB at acceptable grade levels.
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the O` Level requirements as stated in (iia) above

(2) Department of History and International Studies
(i) Degree Programme
B.A. History
B.A. History and International Studies
(ii) Admission Requirements
(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, History or Government plus at least two other Arts or Social Science subjects.
(b) Direct entry
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes or equivalents in Government/History and one other Arts or Social Science subject.
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB at acceptable grade levels.
(iii) In addition candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements as stated in (iia) above.

(3) Department of Communication and Performing Arts
(i) Degree Programme
B.A. Communication Arts
B.A. Theatre Arts
B.A. Music
(ii) Admission Requirements
(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Literature-in-English and three other Arts or Social Science subject.
For Music, the five O’Level credits must include English Language. A recognized certificate in Music from approved institution will be an advantage.

(b) Direct entry
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes in Literature and one other Arts subject.
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB at acceptable grade levels.
(ii) Diploma in Theatre Arts/Dramatic Arts from an accredited institution.
(ii) For Music:NCE/ND or approved equivalent in relevant subjects or ABRSM London Grade viii.
(ii) For music: at least two level passes or equivalent including music
(iv) In addition candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements as stated in (iia) above.
(3) Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
(i) Degree Programme
B.A. Philosophy
B.A. Religious Studies
(ii) Admission Requirements
(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language,Christian Religious Studies/Islamic Religious Studies and two other relevant Arts or Social Science subject.
(E) FACULTY OF LAW (4 or 5 Year Programme)

1. Degree Programmes

LL.B.

2. Admission Requirements

(i) O’ Level Subjects

Candidates must have five (5) O’ Level credits to include: English Language Literature in English and three other subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.A pass in mathematics is acceptable.

(ii) Direct Entry

Three (3) papers at Advanced Level or Higher School Certificate at Principal level. In addition candidates must satisfy the O’ Level requirements as stated in (2i) above.

(iii) UTME Subjects

(b) English Language, Literature in English and any two (2) other Arts or Social Science subjects.

(F) FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (3 or 4 Year Programme)

General Entry Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the Faculty of Science and Science Education must possess a minimum of five (5) Ordinary level credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in addition to specific departmental requirements.

(1) Department of Biological Sciences

(i) Degree Programme Options

B.Sc. Microbiology; Plant Biology; Zoology.

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any one of Physics, Further Mathematics, Geography, Foods and
Nutrition
(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least any two Advanced Level passes in Botany, Zoology, Biology and Chemistry.
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB/NCE/ND or approved equivalents.

(ii) HND Holders must posses a minimum of Lower Credit for admission into 300 Level for the Plant Biology and Zoology programmes.
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 1( ii)(a) above.

2) Department of Biochemistry
(i) Degree Programme Option

B.Sc. Biochemistry

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) O’ Level Subjects

The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry,Physics and Biology.

(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least any two GCE Advanced Level passes in Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics,
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB/NCE/ND/or approved equivalent at an acceptable grade level.
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 2( ii )(a) above.

(3) Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry

(i) Degree Programme Options

B.Sc. Chemistry; Industrial Chemistry.

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level subjects to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two GCE Advanced Level passes in Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics ,
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB/NCE/ND or approved equivalent.

(ii) Holders of HND from recognised Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower Credit in Chemistry,Applied Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry and Laboratory Technology can be admitted into 300 level.
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 3( ii)(a) above.

(4) Department of Computer Science and Information Technology

(i) Degree Programme Option

B.Sc. Computer Science.

(ii) Admission Requirements

a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level subjects to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and any two from Further Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Geography, Economics and Technical Drawing.

(b) Direct Entry

(i) At least two GCE Advanced Level passes to include Mathematics and Physics

(ii) HND Holders from a recognized Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower Credit for admission into 300 Level.
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB/NCE/ND or approved equivalent
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 4 (ii) (a) above.

(5) Department of Mathematics and Statistics

(i) Degree Programme Options

B.Sc. Mathematics; Statistics.

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) ‘ O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, and any other three subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Agricultural Science, Economics, Geography, Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing

(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two GCE Advanced Level passes to include Mathematics and any one of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Statistics and Physics.
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB/NCE/ND/or approved equivalent
(iii) For Statistics,a diploma in Statistics from a recognised university is acceptable.
(iv) HND Holders from recognised Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower Credit for admission into 300 Level.
(v) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 5 (ii) (a) above.

(6) Department of Physics and Solar Energy

(i) Degree Programme Option
B.Sc. Physics with Solar Energy.
B.Sc. Physics with Electronics.
(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) ‘O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level subjects to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology/Agricultural Science, Geography, Technical Drawing, Further Mathematics and Food and Nutrition.

(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two GCE Advanced Level passes in Mathematics and Physics.
In exceptional cases, Physics and Chemistry may be considered.
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB/NCE/ND/ or approved equivalent.

(iii) HND Holders from a recognised Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower Credits in Physics or Physics with Electronics or Electrical Electronics Engineering may be admitted into 300 Level.
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 6 (ii) (a) above.

(G) FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (3 or 4 Year Programme)

General Entry Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences must possess a minimum of five (5) Ordinary level Credit Passes to include English Language and Mathematics in addition to specific departmental requirements.

(1) Department of Accounting

(i) Degree Programme Option

B.Sc. Accounting

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics, one other Social Science subject and any other subject.

(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes to include Economics and any one of Government, Geography, Mathematics, Business Method and Economic History.
(ii) IJMB/NCE/ND/ATS of ICAN or approved equivalent.
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 1 (ii) (a) above.

(2) Department of Banking and Finance

(i) Degree Programme Option

B.Sc. Banking and Finance

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) ‘O’ Level Subjects
The five ‘O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics, one other Social Science subject and any other subject.

b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes to include Economics and any one of Government, Geography, Mathematics, Business Method and Economic History.
(ii) IJMB/NCE/ND/Banking Certificate/CIBN or approved equivalent.
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 2 (ii) (a) above..

(3) Department of Business Administration

(i) Degree Programme Option

B.Sc. Business Administration

B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics and at least three other subjects from general and business subjects categories.

(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes to include any of the following: Economics, Government, Geography, Mathematics, Business Method and Economic History
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB/NCE/ND/ATS of ICAN or approved equivalent.
(iii) Holders of HND in Business Administration,Accounting and other related disciplines from recognized Polytechnic.
(iv) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 3 (ii) (a) above.

(4) Department of Economics

(i) Degree Programme Option
B.Sc. Economics

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics, Government/Geography and any one of Commerce,Financial Accounting and Civic Education.

(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two Advanced level passes which must include Economics, and any other subject from Government, Geography, Further Mathematics and Economic History.
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB/NCE/ND or its approved equivalent .
(iii) Holders of HND in a relevant discipline with a minimum of upper credit from recognized Polytechnic.
(iv) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 4 (ii) (a) above.

(5) Department of Mass Communication

(i) Degree Programme Option

B.Sc. Mass Communication

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Literature-in-English and two other subjects in Arts and Social Sciences to include Commerce,Government,Economics,Geography and Financial Accounting.

(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes in any Arts or Social Science subjects which may include Commerce and Financial Accounting,
(ii) IJMB/NCE/ND or its approved equivalent
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 5 (ii) (a) above

(5) Department of Political Science

(i) Degree Programme Option

B.Sc. Political Science

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Government and any two Social Science subjects selected from Economics,Geography and History

(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes to include Government and any one of Economics,Geography,History and Mathematics
(ii) IJMB/JUPEB/NCE/ND or its approved equivalent with at least two subjects from (bi)
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in (iia) (a) above

(6) Department of Sociology

(i) Degree Programme Option

B.Sc. Sociology

(ii) Admission Requirements

(a) O’ Level Subjects
The five O’ Level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, and any two Social Science subjects and one other subject.
(b) Direct Entry
(i) At least two Advanced Level passes to include Economics, and any one of Government, Geography, History and Religious Studies
(ii) IJMB/NCE/ND or its equivalent
(iii) In addition, candidates must satisfy the ‘O’ level requirements as stated in 6 (ii) (a) above

I. MODE OF APPLICATION
(a) On-Line Application

To complete the application online:
(i) Visit Bowen University website http://apply.bowenuniversity-edu.org/apply/register_apply.php to create an identity.
(ii) On the resulting registration confirmation page, click on the button labelled Proceed to Pay in order to gain access to the account you just created. You may then proceed to generate the unique Transaction ID for your application form fee payment. Ensure that you print out the Fees Payment Slip which contains the steps on how to make a proper payment.
(iii) Pay a sum of Seven Thousand Naira (N7,000.00) only as application form fee using your ATM Card/Quick teller options at any bank of your choice.
(iv) Upon confirmation of payment, an applicant is to use his/her unique identity (Email Address & UTME No.) to complete and submit the e-application form via the Bowen University website.

(b) Payment for On-line forms through Banks

(i) Applicants may also pay through any branch of Skye Bank, Diamond Bank, First Bank, Sterling Bank or Guaranty Trust Bank after completion of steps (a)i and (a)ii above (if unable to access an ATM Card/Quick teller option to complete the electronic transaction):
N.B.: You must insist on having a BranchCollect teller officer to process your payment as any random deposit (without a generated Transaction ID) will be voided.

(ii) After payment, a confirmation will be forwarded to the applicant’s e-mail which will be utilized to access the on-line application form.
(iii) Candidates who are unable to make payments through the above medium may come to the examination venue with their bank drafts obtained from any of the banks stipulated above.

I. SCREENING OF CANDIDATES
All applicants are to appear for BOWEN University Screening Exercise to be conducted by the University on Saturday,21st May, 2016 at the following centers:
-Baptist Academy, Obanikoro, Lagos
-Bowen University, Iwo
-First Baptist Church, Area 11, Garki, Abuja.
-Faith Baptist College,#1 Rumuaparaeli Sreet, Beside Holy Rosary Secondary School, Old GRA Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
-The Ethiope Delta Baptist Conference Secretariat Complex Amukpe Sapele,Delta State.
-Baptist College of Theology NTA/TV Road, Benin-City
-Baptist Model Secondary School, Obinze, Along Owerri/Port-Harcourt Road, Owerri, Imo State.
-Fullness of God Nursery and Primary School, Ijapo Estate, Akure.
-Baptist Theological Seminary, Kaduna
-Bowen University Pre-Degree Programme Centre, Osogbo.
-Baptist Girls College,Missions,Idi Aba,Abeokuta,Ogun State
-Union Baptist Grammar School, Ga-Akanbi, Ilorin, Kwara State.
-Gilgal International School,Shelter Afrique Extension,Mbiabong,Uyo,Akwa-Ibom State

Candidates are requested to come along with their on-line generated Acknowledgement Forms and writing items for the screening exercise.

Candidates are also advised to come along with their Original Result Slip (The one that bears their passport photograph). If you do not have this document, click here to get yours

The screening of candidates will start at 9.00am in each of the venues.

H. CLOSING DATE
All completed application forms must be completed and submitted on / before Thursday, 19th May, 2016,